FCPD expands use of drones as first responders
The Fairfax County Police Department is expanding its use of drones as first responders in coordination with the Fire and Rescue Department. A pilot-test launched last year on using drones as first responders has been successful in improving public safety and reducing response times, Maj. Hudson Bull of FCPD’s Major...
Winter Storm Sends Tree Through Fairfax County Home As Family Faces 10-Month Displacement
A massive tree crashed through a Virginia home during the latest round of winter weather, leaving a family of five out in the cold for months. The Wendle family's Mantua home in Fairfax County was struck by the tree on Sunday, Feb. 22, according to neighbor Kate Janich, who said it could be as long as 10 months...
Loudoun County, VA Police Alert: Armed Robbery at Sterling Verizon Prompts Investigation
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Sterling, Virginia – An armed suspect allegedly fired a shot during a Verizon store robbery Friday evening, prompting an active investigation in Sterling. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office...
3 adults and their dog are displaced by a Lovettsville fire
Loudon County Fire and Rescue reports working a Lovettsville fire that displaced 3 adults and their dog. The fire highlights the importance of smoke detectors and regular chimney maintenance. Crews from several agencies arrived to find smoke and fire coming from the rear of a single-family home. All residents had...
Driver dead after fiery rest stop crash in Virginia
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. - A driver was killed in a crash at a rest stop on a Virginia highway on Saturday after crashing into a tractor trailer. The crash happened shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday, at the rest stop near mile marker 49 on Interstate 66. According to the...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Warns Families Of Local Impact As Iran Conflict Escalates
With military operations escalating overseas, Governor Wes Moore said Saturday, Feb. 28, that international conflict carries “a direct and profound impact on Maryland families and communities.”. Maryland is home to a heavy concentration of active-duty service members, the Maryland National Guard, Fort Meade, Naval...
New butcher shop with huge sandwich menu headed to Loudoun
A Maryland-based butcher shop known for its amazing line up of sandwiches is getting ready to open a second location – this time in Loudoun County. SOKO Butcher Shop & Market has announced the are coming to Leesburg. SOKO will be taking over the building at 15 Loudoun Street...
Washington Gas addresses Centreville home explosion in virtual town hall
A virtual town hall will be held Thursday evening for Centreville residents seeking updates on the gas leak explosion that destroyed a home and forced dozens of evacuations earlier this month. Officials say the session will give residents the chance to learn more about the latest response and recovery efforts.
Montgomery County Actress Maggie Toomey Lands Key Supporting Role in How To Make a...
Laytonsville native Maggie Toomey is appearing in the newly released feature film How to Make a Killing, which debuted last weekend starring Glen Powell and Margaret Qualley. The dark comedy follows Becket Redfellow, played by Powell, a blue-collar man disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family who is...
Driver arrested after hitting multiple cars, evading police in Leesburg
An arrest was made after a person was driving a car that was significantly damaged and refused to stop for officers.
